In 1861, Thomas Wilson first established its hardware store at 400 Place Jacques Cartier and for over 155 years, this building stood at the very heart of the Old Montreal. In 1970, the iconic French restaurant Chez Queux moved in and would remain there for well over 40 years.
Today it is our turn to leave our mark on this legendary Montreal building. We welcome all who come by, providing food the way we like it, simple, fresh and delicious. After a long day of sightseeing or while on a break from your bicycle ride in the Old Port, drop by Comptoir 400, we are always happy too see (and feed) you!
Comptoir 400 comes across as a lively Old Port spot with a pleasant terrace and a mix of solid dishes and variable service, where reviewers praise the location, atmosphere and flavors in items like mussels, poutine, pizza, burgers and fish, while noting that portions and prices can be inconsistent and some dishes arrive cold or underseasoned. The menu spans seafood, mains and shareables, with several mentions of bruschetta, salads and the arugula pizza as standouts, though a few experiences describe slower service, slow drink refills and uneven attention from staff. The ambiance is repeatedly described as warm and welcoming, making it a good casual option for families, groups or a relaxed dinner, especially outdoors, but timing can suffer during peak hours and some visits feel rushed. Overall, Comptoir 400 is seen as a worthwhile stop for a tasty, location-driven meal with friendly service, yet guests should temper expectations about consistency across visits.
Great experience, fantastic food. My Moules-Frites was exactly what I imagined in my head. Poutine was amazing as well. The atmosphere was top notch due to the location.
On a commandé un pizza & elle se défaisais en morceaux, on a eu 3 serveurs dans la soirée & les serveurs sont pas attentif. Il ont de tables disponibles & il n'y a pas beaucoup de temps d'attente. Prix régulières, pas cher.
Une superbe expérience au Comptoir 400 au Vieux-Port! L'ambiance est chaleureuse, la nourriture excellente & bien présentée. Un énorme merci à Yassine, qui a rendu notre soirée encore plus agréable avec son service impeccable & son sourire. Professionnel, attentif & toujours disponible pour répondre à nos demandes - il a vraiment fait la différence. Je recommande fortement ce restaurant & je reviendrai sans hésiter!
We went for lunch with my two children, we sat on the terrace, my son, who is autistic, got stung by a wasp, & the staff was amazing, he was screaming & crying & they brought all kinds of stuff to try & help him ( vinegar, honey & a bag of ice). Even the owner came over to make sure we were ok. Then they sent my son a big bowl of ice cream. I really appreciated their concern & how the went above & beyond & where sincerely concerned. The best customer service. Thank you so much.
Nous avons pris le hamburger 400. Très savoureux avec des frites croustillantes. La salade d'Athènes aussi. Très grosse portion. Des prix raisonnable pour le vieux port.
Le burger de mon épouse était bon, mais je suis très décu de mon sandwich de viande fumée. Cela semblait etre de la viande provenant d'une enveloppe vendue à l'épicerie. Très peu de viande & servi sur pain ciabata & non de seigle. 25$ pour à peu près 3 tranches de viande, c'est cher.
Aug 16, 2025
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Salade aux crevettes très généreuse en roquette au détriment malheureusement des autres ingrédients mentionnés dans le menu, pour le prix (29 dollars le kil de roquette) c'est décevant.
The food was awesome & the service was great! I'm truly surprised that food in Canada can be this good! The location is amazing & i was honestly impressed. I had poutine, steak sandwich & ice tea. The next time i come, this place will be a must!
Nous commandons un pichet de bière, il arrive sur la table sans nous être versé dans nos verres. Nous prenons une soupe à l'oignons, elle arrive pas gratiné, nous voyons le fromage râpé. Je lui demande de la faire gratiné elle revient presque identique. Je devrais dire que c'est un bol de fromage mozzarella avec du bouillon de poulet. Pas mauvais au goût mais vraiment dégueulasse comme texture. Mon marie prend une poutine canadienne à 24$ la viande ne semblait pas cuite & c'était vraiment une moyenne poutine qui ne valait pas le prix. Malheureusement je ne recommande pas & nous n'y retournerons pas.
Aug 4, 2025
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Other than the hostess being accommodating when we changed our minds about being outside that is where the positives end. I chose to only have water. After asking several times for water refill, never got it. I ordered the Smoked Meat as it is listed as coming from Schwartz's. The meat is not sliced, but is more bits & pieces. Then it was served on a ciabatta bread & not rye. To boot, the pickle that is advertised on the menu is a pickle slice in the sandwich. Not how it is meant to be done. There was also barely any meat in the sandwich. Beyond the sandwich, the service was poor. Our server walked by us at least a half dozen times & never checked in. They always walked by without asking how the meal was going or to see if we needed anything else. We asked for ketchup for our fries, was brought an empty bottle. Did I mention the lack of water refills?
Super endroit, nourriture délicieuse & prix raisonnables. Le serveur était très gentil & serviable. En résumé, un bon endroit pour se détendre & manger en centre-ville
The food was decent. The burgers were decent, but the pizza was subpar. Didn't taste the freshest, & the drinks were mostly watered down. After multiple servers coming to our table multiple times for the sides we had ordered when placing our meal order with our server, we had to wait to have everything we had requested. At the end of the meal, we were heckled to pay 15% tip & were told that the servers would have to pay if we didn't pay the required tip. The attitude & response from the server regarding it was really disappointing & felt disrespectful. We were willing to pay a tip, but being asked to pay more & telling us odd rationale didn't sit right with us. She said how it was mandatory to tip 15% in all of Canada- which, we've traveled all over the country, where is that the norm? The servers behaviour & attitude was dis heartening; especially, after a long wait time to get our order taken, waiting for our dinner & on top of that being heckled for tips.
